Africa
Beyonce, UNICEF Unite for Children’s Water Project in Burundi
New York — Pop music icon Beyonce is throwing her superstar power behind a new effort to bring safe, clean water to children in Burundi in a partnership with UNICEF, the
Italy is running out of patience
During the G-7 summit in Sicily, Donald Trump showed no interest in the refugee crisis. Now Italy is threatening to close its harbors to NGOs carrying refugees. The political pressure
Kenyans anxious ahead of August polls
DW – Kenyans have appealed to the government to beef up security during the election period to address any form of violence. The calls came ahead of the August general
Germany to boost green energy in Africa – but will it work?
DW – With Africa’s energy demand on the rise, the German government is launching a new initiative aimed at helping citizens in African countries produce their own – by forming
Ghana’s Finance Minister announce diaspora bonds July
thebftonline.com -Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says government is strongly considering issuing diaspora bonds to raise cheaper funds in a bid to tap into the wealth of Ghanaian emigrants. “We are thinking
Alleged Nigerian kingpin ‘kidnapper’ Evans sues police chief
BBC News – An alleged head of a kidnapping ring in Lagos, Nigeria, is suing the Inspector-General of Police. Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, who is better known as Evans, says he was
Tiote’s death a wake up call – Nwankwo Kanu
BBC News – Former Nigeria captain Nwankwo Kanu says the recent death of Ivory Coast’s Cheick Tiote should be a wake up call to act over heart problems in Africa.
Donald Trump’s lack of interest in Africa
www.dw.com – In his first half year in office, the US president has spoken very little about Africa, except in the context of a budget proposal that demands deep cuts
Ghana debates banning pornography content on TV
www.dw.com – Ghana’s media regulator has ordered TV stations to stop airing pornography after public complaints. But Ghanaians are divided on the matter. The order came after some Ghanaians petitioned
Europe Sees Spike in Nigerian Women Trafficked for Prostitution
VOA News – Police and aid groups say more than 60 percent of illegal prostitutes in Belgium are trafficked from Nigeria. Many are only teenagers and almost all come from
